IC-M601 - ICOM Canada
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1. 6 After the group call has been transmitted the following in dication is displayed D5C Menu Grouf Call Comf lete SCLRSExit Push CLR to exit the condition and the display changes to previously selected channel Even if CLR hasn t been pushed the display automatically changes to previously selected channel 6 DSC OPERATION Transmitting All ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their listening channel When you want to announce a message to these ships use the all ships call function Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Rotate CHANNEL to select ENT 5 Menu Select item Individual Call Grouf Call Hll ShiPs Call Received Calls Distress Setting Set uP Rotate CHANNEL to select the desired category push ENT BSC Menu Select Category Routine Safety Urgency Push ENT to transmit the all ships call Channel 70 is selected and the all ships call is transmitted D5C Menu All ShiPs Call Reads amp CLR3Exit Z After the all ships call has been transmitted the following indication is displayed D5b All ShiPs Call Comf lete CLE Exit Push CLR to exit the condition and the display changes to Channel 16 Even if CLR hasn t been pushed the display automatically changes to Channel 16 after 5 sec of inactivity2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC M601 Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M601 vHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsman ship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC M601 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of tech nology first Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC M601 o FEATURES O Built in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement An independent receiver continuously watches Ch 70 while using another channel Further a single antenna connector allows VHF and Ch 70 operation thus sim plifying installation The 10 keypad allows simple and efficient operation of the DSC emergency functions vital for your safety at sea O Superior receiver performance The IC M601 has excellent receive specifications of more than 75 dB for spurious response and intermodulation rejection With such high level performance received calls are remarkably clear and free from noise The pow erful audio output from the front facing speaker further increases the clarity of received calls O Optional COMMANDMIC 2 systems are connectable The optional COMMANDMIC provides a 2nd and 3rd station capability and an intercom
3. m Li CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR pgs 9 52 Indicates whether an International INT or U S A USA channel is selected depends on transceiver s version KEY LOCK INDICATOR p 54 Appears while the key lock function is in use Flashes while the all key lock function is in use CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number A appears when a simplex channel is selected pgs 9 52 set mode indicates the selected condition pgs 37 57 VOLUME INDICATOR p 53 Appears while audio output level is adjusted SQUELCH INDICATOR 53 Appears while noise squelch level is adjusted Q CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR w Channel comment appears and scrolls if programmed pgs 11 58 n set mode indicates or scrolls the selected set mode item pgs 37 57 SCAN INDICATOR pgs 15 55 we SCAN appears during normal scan P SCAN appears during priority scan Q PRIORITY CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates a priority channel during priority scan or dual tri watch pgs 13 56 appears during intercom mode pgs 36 58 DUAL TRI WATCH INDICATOR pgs 13 56 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI during tri watch LOW POWER INDICATOR 10 53 Appears when low power is selected CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR pgs 8 52 Appears when the call channel is selected HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 13
4. W Automatic foghorn W Microphone lock function W Intercom operation SET MODE Set mode programming 37 Set mode items 38 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 40 44 E Supplied accessories 40 Antenna W Fuse replacement Cleaning st Connections W Mounting the transceiver 42 W 44 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 11 CHANNEL LIST 46 12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS W Specifications BI Options nnns 13 HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE W Panel description W Function display E Channel selection E Receiving and transmitting W Lock functions W Display backlighting W Monitor function Call channel programming Starting a scan W Setting tag channels W Dualwatch Tri watch operation 56 E Set mode programming W Intercom operation W Channel comments 14 HM 134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 59
5. iii EN 60945 1997 iv EN 60950 August 1992 A11 1997 EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 08 vi EN 300 698 3 V1 1 1 2001 05 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY C 0560 D sseldorf 25th Oct 2002 Place and date of issue Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Authorized representative name T Maebayashi General Manager ache Signature Icom Inc Count on us lt Intended Country of Use gt OGER OESP OSWE LlAUT LINED ODEN LIGBR LIBEL OITA OFIN OIRL OGRE OSUI A 6218H 1EU Icom Inc Printed in Japan PI d 2002 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
6. Setting the distress information The nature of the distress call should be included in the dis tress call Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Rotate CHANNEL to select push ENT 5 Menu Select item Call All Ships Call Received Calls 3Distress Setting Set uP Exit Rotate CHANNEL to select the nature of the distress push ENT Undesignated Explosion Flooding Collision Grounding Capsizing Sinking Adrift Disable adrift Abandoning Aban doning ship Piracy Piracy attack and MOB Man over board are available DSC OPERATION 6 B5C Menu ladezisnated losion Flooding Collision roundina Cafsizina Sinking Adri ft Abandoning Piracy S amp CLR9Exit 4 When no GPS is connected or GPS data is invalid the po sition information appears Set the current position then push ENT Edit the digit of your position data directly with the keypad Push 60019 to edit North latitude or 7 991 to edit S South latitude Push 3039 to edit E East longitude or 9 4 to edit W West longitude Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the position data 6 DSC OPERATION D5C Menu InPut Position lati itude gone H Hull Uo naitude ull H CE3Nul Data SCLRSExit ENT3OK
7. amp CLR3Exit 6 DSC OPERATION Other messages Rotate CHANNEL to select 2 05 Menu Select Message Distress ther push ENT ZELE Exit 2 Rotate CHANNEL to scroll to the desired message push ENT When some messages are blinking the messages have not been read yet D5C Menu Select a gt Individual Call lt Shipa Ch V Call Individual Call SCLR3Exit Rotate CHANNEL to scroll the message The stored message has various information and depending on the type of distress call psc D5C Menu Call Call amp Lhuck 3 Routine Routine gt OSAKA 1 OSAKA 1 F3E simP lex F3E simf lex SCLRSExit SCLR9Exit Push CLR to exit the condition or push CE to clear the displayed message and returns to DSC menu Hailer operation The IC M601 has a 2 way hailer function for voice amplifica tion and reception over a loudspeaker making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to hear a hailing party Connect an external hailer speaker 25 W or more 4Q as de scribed on p 41 Transmitting is not possible during hailer operation The received signal is muted during hailer operation D Push 8 then push 7 HAIL to enter hailer mode HRILER LISTEH V 2 Push and hold P
8. 9 Receiving an all ships call While monitoring Channel 70 and an all ships call is received The emergency alarm sounds when the category is Dis tress or Urgency 3 beeps sound for other categories 5 appears in the display then Channel 16 is automatically selected for voice communica tion Monitor channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel 254 IHT 6 DSC OPERATION Receiving individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an individual call is re ceived we emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category 1 appears in the display w Push ENT to change to the channel specified by the call ing station for voice communication push CLR to ignore the individual call z9M 1 THG COMMERCIAL o Receiving a group call While monitoring Channel 70 and an group call is received we The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category appears in the display Push ENT to change to the channel specified by the call ing station for voice communication push CLR to ignore the individual call zo INT TAG Received Grour amp I com xit COMMERCIAL DSC set mode Offset time This item sets the offset time from the UTC Universal Time Coordinated time Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Rotate C
9. D Select the desired memory channel Cancel dual watch tri watch or scan in advance Push CLR 2 While pushing H L push 16 C to edit the channel com ment A cursor appears and blinks Push the appropriate key several times to enter the de sired character See the table on page 12 for available characters Rotate CHANNEL or push 4 W on the microphone to move the cursor Push ENT to input and set the comment Push CLR to cancel The cursor disappears Repeat steps D to to program other channel com ments if desired 11 BASIC OPERATION Available characters KEY CHARACTERS KEY CHARACTERS ADUAL 6 ea iia Space 21 mm THAIL PRS 3 DIM asago qm pem 8roc DEF Du Mato hab aus 4 scn 9 T ESTE mma SS Ux 5 oe DUAL WATCH TRI WATCH E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an other channel tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION Call channel 16 16 09 98 4 Dualwatch Tri watch e If a signal is received on Channel 16 dualwatch tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears signal is received on the call channel during tri watch tri watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears To transmit on the s
10. International and U S A channels are available for regular channels depends on transceiver s version DUAL WATCH INTERCOM SWITCH DUAL IC Push to start dualwatch or tri watch pgs 13 56 Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the intercom func tion pgs 36 58 w Push to stop dualwatch or tri watch when either is acti vated While pushing and holding the switch you can call the IC M601 in intercom mode pgs 36 58 SQUELCH MONITOR LOCK SWITCH SQL MONIeL After pushing SQL 4 W sets the squelch threshold level p 53 Push and hold SQL MONIeL for 1 sec to turn the mon itor function ON p 54 While pushing and holding H L push SQL MONIeL to toggle the microphone key lock function ON or OFF p 54 M appears while key lock function is in use PWR PTT VOL SQL and H L still function when the microphone key lock function is turned ON HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 e Advances the cursor while in channel comment pro gramming condition pgs 11 58 VOLUME DIMMER SWITCH VOL DIM After pushing VOL adjusts the audio level Push and hold VOL DIM for 1 sec to adjust the bright ness of the LCD and switch backlight p 54 Moves the cursor backward while in channel comment programming condition pgs 11 58 TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH H L When pushed toggles high and low power pgs 10 53 e Some channels ar
11. Push A V to turn the HM 134 internal speaker ON OFF we rU Push rr gt 173 m a ems e 13 134 Intercom operation Push and hold DUAL IC for 1 sec to activate the intercom function 1 C appears in the channel readout IL The channel comment disappears 2 Push PTT to talk THLK appears in the channel com Appears when the inter ment indicator com function is in use 3 Release PTT to listen STN appears in the channel comment indicator when the transceiver is in talking mode Push DUAL IC to cancel the intercom function Pushing 16 is also cancels the intercom function For your reference In case the intercom mode is selected with the transceiver during microphone power OFF the microphone power is au tomatically turned ON and the intercom mode is selected Channel comments D Push A V to select a channel to program the channel comment While pushing and holding H L push DIAL several times to select the channel group USA and INT if desired While pushing and holding H L push 16 C The 1st character of the currently programmed comment flashes Push AT W to select a character Push SQL to move to right then push AT W to select a character Push VOL to move to left 5 Continue until the de
12. 3 Rotate CHANNEL to select ENT push p5t Meuu Set uP Add IMDU ID Addi Groowe ID DEL IHDU ID DEL GrouP ID Offset time MMSI Check Check the 9 digit MMSI DSC self ID code D5C Menu MISI Check 123456789 SCLRSExit 5 Push CLR or ENT to exit the condition to the set up menu DSC OPERATION 6 Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes Rotate CHANNEL to scroll to the desired message push sages and 20 other messages The messages can be used ENT as an assistance to the logbook When some messages are blinking the messages have not been read yet D Push MENU to select the DSC menu Rotate CHANNEL to select Item ENT 2 16 68 Ricky nanao Chucks Menu 312134 Smith Select item Group Call All Ships Call amp LLRSExit 3Received Calls Distress Setting Set uf 1 Rotate CHANNEL to scroll the message Exit DSC 05 Menu Distress Distress Distress message d 21945 34H 0 Rotate CHANNEL to select 1 mg push ENT LAT 23 45 234 10 122 45 456 5 Menu LOH 123 45 961 UTC 8 88 Select Message ae l Distress CLR Exit amp CLRSExit CESDel Other Push CLR to exit the condition or push CE to clear the displayed message and returns to DSC menu
13. 5 The time information appears Set the current UTC time push ENT Edit the digit of the current UTC time directly with the keypad Push CLR to abandon the setting and exit the condition to se lecting the nature menu Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the time b5C Menu UTC time 281 zn Hull CE Hull Data lt CLRHExit EHT3OK Push DISTRESS for 5 sec to transmit the distress The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes B DSC individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters Programming Address ID D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Rotate CHANNEL to select push ENT Select item Grow Call All Ships Call Received Calls Distress Setting 5et uF Exit 3 Rotate CHANNEL to select ENT D5C Menu TE push D5C Menu Set uP IND ID Addi Grour ID DEL IHMDU ID DEL GrouP ID Offset time MEI Check 4 Set the individual ID and ID name Edit the 9 digits of the appropriate distress ID directly with the keypad Push keypad several times to edit the character Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the ID and ID name Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu 05 Menu Add Individual ID keput 9 digi
14. 60 HM 134 supplied accessories 59 W installation 59 INSTALLATION NOTES HM 134 TEMPLATE PRECAUTION Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity This will ruin the trans ceiver NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver may be damaged NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship s nav igation compass DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper atures below 20 C or above 60 C or in areas subject to di rect sunlight such as the dashboard AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al cohol when cleaning as they may damage the transceiver surfaces BE CAREFUL The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children BE CAREFUL The transceiver HM 137 and optional HM 134 employ waterproof construction which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification Grade 7 1 m 30 min How ever once the transceiver or microphone has been
15. T U V t u or v After pushing 68 turns the AUTOMATIC FOGHORN function ON or OFF p 34 Number input 9 Comment input 9 W X Y w x or y After pushing 8 turns the INTERCOM func tion ON or OFF p 36 gt PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Number input 0 Number input Push for 1 sec to edit A Inputing for simplex channels e Comment input 0 and symbols 7 No secondary function Fixes input of channel number and channel com ment etc Clears entered digits and retrieves the previous channel or channel comment during setting 5 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens T appears while transmitting TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 15 Appears when a tag channel is selected SCAN INDICATOR Either type appears while scanning p 15 15 appears during dualwatch pears during tri watch p 13 POSITION INDICATOR Shows the GPS position data GPS position data is invalid In such a case the last position data is held for up to 23 5 hours after the position data is input manually up until 23 5 hours have past f appears when GPS receiver is connected and no position data is input manually TIME ZONE INDICATOR 1 appears when the offset time data in the
16. ZN 4 N Rotate CHANNEL eZ Set Mode 5can Scan Timer 1 Internal SFeaker Contrast Foghorn Frequency Exit Scan type Scan tae LCD contrast Contrast Push when using HM 134 Scan resume timer Scan timer Foghorn Frequency and Internal Speaker items are not selectable when using HM 134 Dual tri watch of COMMANDMIC DualeTri Beep tone Beer 8 SET MODE Set mode items Scan type The transceiver has 2 scan types normal scan and priority scan Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 5et Mode Scan Tafe Priority Hormal Default Normal Scan resume timer The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until the signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses 5 sec and resumes even if a signal has been re ceived on channels except for Channel 16 r N 5et Mode Scan Timer Default OFF SENTFOK gt 9 Dual Tri watch of COMMANDMIC Appears when connecting HM 134 This item sets the HM 134 s DUAL IC switch function as dual watch or tri watch 5et Mode Dual Tri Tri watch
17. l INTERCOM TALK LSTN IC M601 caller 134 listener After releasing PTT you can hear the response through the speaker To return to normal operation push CLR or repeat step D 22 in the intercom mode the transceiver functions transmit and receive are interrupted If the transceiver is in transmit condition the intercom function is not avail able When a DSC call is received the intercom function is in terrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode The transceiver s display indicates Receiving DSC calls p 27 T Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans ceiver s functions scan type normal or priority scan resume timer dual tri watch of COMMANDMIC transceiver s beep tone internal speaker LCD contrast and automatic foghorn frequency 22 Available functions may differ depending on dealer setting SET MODE 8 Turn power OFF 2 While pushing 16 C turn power ON to enter set mode 3 After the display appears release 16 C Rotate CHANNEL to select the desired item push ENT Or push 16 C to select the item when using an optional HM 134 5 Rotate CHANNEL to select the desired condition of the item Use AJ W when using an ep be HM 134 Rotate CHANNEL to select F i t push ENT to exit set mode and returns to operation condition SET MODE CONSTRUCTION
18. rr LL U S A channels Push and hold then push Suns Receiving and transmitting Push PWR to turn power ON Push VOL then AT W to adjust audio output level Push SQL then to mute any audio noise if necessary 3 Push AT W to select the desired channel When receiving a signal appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point Push to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected Choose low power to reduce an intermodulation for other sta tions choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are low power only 8 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission 6 Release PTT to receive 2 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans Y mitted signal voice pause a few sec after pushing PTT Z hold the microphone 2 5 to 5 cm from your mouth and 2 speak at a normal voice level RQ S HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 D Turn power Tia Set output power 5 Push to transmit 2 Set volume 6 Release to receive Set squelch e if required 3 Set channel Speak into 22227 13 134 REMOTE CONTROL B Lock functions The lock function electronically lock
19. 1 601 POWER SWITCH PWR 10 53 When the IC M601 power is turned ON push and hold for 2 sec to turn the HM 134 power ON or OFF PTT SWITCH PTT pgs 10 53 Push and hold to transmit release to receive CHANNEL UP DOWN SWITCHES w Push either switch to change the operating channel set mode contents etc pgs 10 53 While pushing and holding VOL push A to adjust the brightness of the LCD and switch backlight p 54 After VOL or SQL is pushed push either switch to ad just audio level or noise squelch level respectively pgs 10 53 w n set mode changes setting of the selected item pgs 37 57 During scanning checks tag channels or changes scan ning direction pgs 15 55 CHANNEL 16 CALL CHANNEL SWITCH 16 C When pushed selects Channel 16 pgs 8 52 When pushed and held for 1 sec selects call channel pgs 8 52 CALL appears when call channel is selected When call channel is selected push and hold for 3 sec to enter call channel programming condition pgs 11 55 While pushing and holding H L enters channel com ment programming condition pgs 11 58 Enter set mode when pushed and held while turning power ON pgs 37 57 DIAL SWITCH DIAL Selects and toggles the regular channels when pushed momentarily pgs 9 52 While pushing and holding H L push to select channel group pgs 9 52
20. plug For longer distance remote operation the optional extension cable OPC 999 6 m Connecting between transceiver and the connection cable is available and up to 2 OPC 999 can be added D Insert the supplied cable into the external microphone jack and tighten the cable nut as shown below 14 134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION To use the supplied cable as a wall socket follow the below steps 3 Using the mounting base carefully mark off the 2 spots where the cable and screws will be fastened Drill holes at these marks Install the mounting base using the supplied screws as shown below Mounting base Nut uu3eOco400 Gasket Screw holes 0 approx 2 d mm 332 ap The completed installation should look like this 2 N 24 to 27 d mm HM 134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 14 Mounting base 23 9 50 d mm Y Cap 24 to 27 d mm B installation notes The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits 1999 519 EC The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground or accessi
21. 82A 157 075 157 125 157 075 157 125 88A 157 425 157 425 162 025 157 425 156 350 156 350 156 900 156 900 157 400 162 000 156 525 156 525 83A 157 175 157 175 156 400 156 400 156 950 156 950 37A 157 850 157 850 156 575 156 575 157 225 161 825 156 450 156 450 157 000 161 600 61A 156 075 156 075 156 625 156 625 84 157 225 157 225 156 500 156 500 157 000 157 000 156 675 156 675 157 275 161 875 156 550 156 550 tLow power only 157 050 157 050 63A tReceive only 156 175 156 175 156 725 156 725 85A 157 275 157 275 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 1 2 Specifications Specifications are measured in accordance with EN301 025 General Frequency coverage Transmit 156 000 161 450 MHz Receive 156 000 163 425 MHz Mode FM 16KOG3E DSC 16K0G2B TX high 25 W 5 5A Max audio 1 5A e Power supply requirement 13 8 V DC 15 negative ground Frequency stability 0 8 kHz 20 C to 60 C Antenna connector 80 239 50 Q Input impedance MIC 2 KQ e Output impedance audio 4 Q Dimensions Proj not included 220 W x 110 109 4 0 mm Current drain at 13 8 V Weight 1850g Transmitter RF output power 25 and 1 W Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation e frequency deviation 5 0 k
22. DSC Select IntershiP CH 50 CLR Exit 69 T When the acknowledgement is received the display changes to the previously selected channel with beeps CLRSExit ENTS0K3 Push and hold PTT to communicate to the responding ship Transmitting Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific group only D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Rotate CHANNEL to select i ENT push D5C Menu Select item Individual Call 3arouP Call All Ships Call Received Calls Distress Setting Set uP 3 Rotate to select the desired pre programmed group address or 31 27 push ENT The ID cone for the group call can n be set in advance p 26 When t is selected set the 8 digit ID code for the group you wish to call with keypad 5 Menu Select Address Manual Input I com Osaka Tokyo amp CLR Exit DSC OPERATION 6 Rotate CHANNEL to select a desired intership channel 11 push ENT Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec ommending order When is selected rotate CHANNEL to se lect the desired channel other than Channel 70 5 Push ENT to transmit the group call lf Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear Menu GrouwP Call ready CLE Exit
23. DUPLEX INDICATOR pgs 9 52 Appears when a duplex channel is selected TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR 15 56 Appears when a tag channel is selected D BUSY INDICATOR pgs 10 53 54 Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens TRANSMIT INDICATOR pgs 10 53 Appears while transmitting WAIT INDICATOR WAIT appears in the HM 134 display while transmitting via the IC M601 s attached microphone the above case the connected HM 134 does not have prior ity 13 134 Channel selection O Channel 16 D Push 16 to select Channel 16 2 Push DIAL to return to the con dition before selecting Channel 16 or push A or to select operating channel Output power turns to 25W auto Push matically whenever Channel 16 is selected 1 gt D I7 r Call channel D Push and hold 16 for 1 sec TAG CALL to select call channel re 2 Push DIAL to return to the con 1 dition before selecting call chan nel or push A or to select L HL L operating channel U S A and International channels Push DIAL to select regular channel While pushing and holding H L push DIAL to select channel group depends on transceiver s version U S A or International can be selected in sequence
24. Dualuatch Default Dualwatch Beep tone You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON 5et Mode Beer 30H OFF Default ON V Z The optional HM 134 has it s own setting for the beep tone 9 Internal speaker When an external speaker is connected and the transceiver s internal speaker is not required the speaker on the trans ceiver and microphone can be deactivated 561 Mode Internal 5Peaker OFF Default ON C LCD contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps 561 Contrast 5 2 Default 5 E 2 1 ENTS0K gt 7 2 The optional 134 has it s own setting for the LCD 2 trast SET MODE 8 Automatic foghorn frequency The audio frequency of the automatic foghorn can be ad justed to suit your preference While this item is selected pushing PTT outputs the foghorn experiment with the fre quencies available until you find one you like Available frequency range is 200 Hz to 850Hz in 50 Hz step r 7408 358 23H 200 5et Mode Foghorn Frequency Default 400 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Supplied accessories E Antenna The following accessories are supplied A k
25. ESA Xe uf d OO 23 B o o z Number input 1 Comment input 1 Q Z q 2 space After pushing 8 turns the DUALWATCH function ON or OFF p 13 Number input 2 Comment input 2 A C a b or c After pushing 9 turns the TRI WATCH func tion ON or OFF p 13 w Number input 3 Comment input 3 D E F d e or After pushing 0 push this switch and rotate CHANNEL to adjust the brightness of the LCD and switch backlight Number input 4 e Comment input 4 G 4 g After pushing starts or stops the SCAN function p 15 8 4 5 JKL v o TUV e o Number input 5 Comment input 5 J K L j or I After pushing sets the displayed channel as a tag scanned channel p 15 While pushing H L push for 3 sec to clear all tag channels p 15 Number input 6 Comment input 6 N m n or o No secondary function Number input 7 Comment input 7 S r or s After pushing 83 turns the HAILER function ON or OFF p 33 Number input 8 Comment input 8
26. Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward After input the 9 digit code push ENT to set the code Returns to the set up menu 9 Rotate CHANNEL to select E Returns to the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition i push ENT Position and time programming A distress call should include the ship s position and time data If no GPS is connected your position and UTC Univer sal Time Coordinated time should be input manually They are included automatically when a GPS receiver 0183 ver 2 0 is connected 72 This manual programming is not available when a GPS re 2 ceiver NMEA0183 ver 2 0 is connected Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Rotate CHANNEL to select ENT D5C Menu InPut Position Latitude 28 H Hull 2 2 Hull 11 Datat lt CLRSExit 3 Edit the digit of your latitude data directly with the keypad Push 60019 to edit North latitude or 7 391 to edit S South latitude Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the position data Edit the digit of your longitude data directly with the keypad Push 3039 to edit E East longitude or 9 07 to edit W West longitude Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the position data 8 Push ENT to set the position and advance to the time set ting condi
27. dropped waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc PRIORITIES Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and distress calls take priority over all others You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun ishable by law PRIVACY Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in any way Indecent or profane language is prohibited RADIO LICENSES 1 SHIP STATION LICENSE You must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship Radiotelephone license application This government issued license states the call sign which is your craft s identification for radio purposes OPERATING RULES 2 OPERATOR S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator Only a licensed radio opera tor may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervis
28. function With slim dimension and sizable LCD the COMMANDMIC offers ease and convenience of operating the radio from remote locations such as the cockpit or tower up to a max 21 m from the IC M601 Requires use of optional OPC 999 extension cables O Large LCD with dot matrix characters The large dot matrix display is designed for optimum readability in any lighting condition With the extra large font the channel number is maximized on the display and other information can be easily read O Rugged waterproof construction The IC M601 including the supplied HM 137 optional HM 134 microphone has effective waterproofing equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7 1 m 30 min except cables IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the trans ceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This manual contains important safety and operating in structions for the IC M601 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric A WARNING Shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconvenience only No NOTE risk or personal injury fire or electric shock CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt water otherwise the keys and Switches may become inoperable due to salt crystallization Icom Icom Inc and the fcom logo are regist
29. not be selected e The output power is set to low e Push to select high power p 10 Scan does not start TAG channel is not programmed e Set the desired channels as TAG chan p 15 nels No beep sounds Beep tone is turned OFF e Turn the beep tone ON in set mode p 38 The squelch is open e Set squelch to the threshold point p 10 Distress call cannot be MMSI DSC self ID code is not pro Program the MMSI DSC self ID code p 16 transmitted grammed 1 1 CHANNEL LIST International channels Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Receive 160 650 Transmit 156 050 Receive 156 550 Transmit 156 550 Receive 161 650 Transmit 157 050 Receive 160 725 Transmit 156 125 Receive 156 625 Transmit 156 625 Receive 161 725 Transmit 157 125 156 100 160 700 156 600 156 600 157 100 161 700 156 175 160 775 156 675 156 675 157 175 161 775 156 150 160 750 156 650 156 650 157 150 161 750 156 225 160 825 156 725 156 725 157 225 161 825 156 200 160 800 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 156 275 160 875 156 775 156 775 157 275 161 875 156 250 160 850 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 325 160 925 156 825 156 825 157 325 161 925 156 300 156 300 156 800 156 800 157 3
30. 00 161 900 156 375 156 375 156 875 156 875 157 375 157 375 156 350 160 950 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 425 156 425 156 925 161 525 157 425 157 425 156 400 156 400 156 900 161 500 157 400 162 000 156 475 156 475 156 975 161 575 156 450 156 450 156 950 161 550 156 025 160 625 156 525 156 525 157 025 161 625 156 500 156 500 Frequency MHz 157 000 161 600 Frequency MHz 156 075 160 675 Frequency MHz 156 575 156 575 Frequency MHz 157 075 161 675 Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Transmit Receive 156 050 Transmit Receive 156 650 156 650 23A Transmit Receive 157 150 157 150 65A Transmit Receive 156 275 156 275 78A Transmit Receive 156 050 12 156 600 156 600 22A 157 100 157 100 64 156 225 156 225 771 156 875 156 875 86 156 925 156 925 86A Receive 161 925 157 325 Transmit 157 325 157 325 156 150 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 66A 156 325 156 325 79A 156 975 156 975 157 375 161 975 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 375 156 375 80 157 025 157 025 87A 157 375 157 375 156 250 156 300 156 250 156 300 156 800 156 850 156 800 156 850 157 300 157 350 161 900 161 950 156 425 156 475 156 425 81A 156 475
31. ESS to transmit a renewed distress call if required Push CLR to cancel the Call repeat mode we 77 may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid or has not been updated after 4 hours the position and time data input manually TL 6 DSC OPERATION Rotate CHANNEL to select the desired pre programmed 5 Push ENT to transmit the individual individual address 141 t push ENT If Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel The ID code for the individual call can be set in advance 24 becomes clear When is selected set the 9 digit ID code for 220 5 Meuu Meri the individual you wish to call with the keypad Individual Call Ready Individual Call psC Menu Select Address 3 E Manual InPut CHr8 BUS Jahn Margaret 3Ricku KCLR Exit amp CLRSExit Push ENT to transmit DSC call When Ch 70 is busy SULRSExit EHTSOK 6 Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re Rotate to select a desired intership channel ceived an or i push ENT Mewu channels are already preset into the transceiver Indi ee du 11 ommending order oe Comp 1 When is selected rotate CHANNEL to se lect the desired channel other than Channel 70 How Waiting for ACK
32. HANNEL to select 5 Menu Select item rouf Call All ShiPs Call Received Calls Distress Setting uF Exit push ENT Rotate CHANNEL to select ENT 05 Menu Set uP Add IMDU ID Rdd amp rouP ID DEL INDU ID DEL Grouf ID 561 time MMSI Check DSC OPERATION 6 4 Set the offset time from the UTC Universal Time Coordi nated time Edit the digit of offset time directly with the keypad Push 0 to edit or delete when the cursor is on the first digit Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the time data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu D5C Menu DS5C Menu kyut Offset Time InPut Offset Time 2059 12 8H No offset time default 12 hours 8 Push ENT to program and to exit the condition to the set up menu 72 The local time indication is not available when a GPS re 2 2 ceiver sentence formatter is input the 5 2 display indicates UTC time only 6 DSC OPERATION MMSI code check The programmed 9 digit MMSI DSC self ID code can be checked in DSC set mode D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Rotate CHANNEL to select zi r push ENT D56C Menu Select item browF Call All Ships Call Received Calls Distress Setting Set uP Exit
33. Hz Spurious emissions Less than 0 25 W Residual modulation More than 40 dB Audio harmonic distortion Less than 10 at 1 kHz 60 deviation Receiver Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies 1st 31 05 MHz 2nd 450 kHz CH 70 receiver 1st 21 70 MHz 2nd 450 kHz e Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD 5 emf typical CH 70 receiver 5 dBu emf typical Squelch sensitivity 5 dBu emf typical Spurious response More than 75 dB Intermodulation More than 75 dB Adjacent channel selectivity More than 75 dB Hum and noise More than 45 dB Audio output power 2W Options EUN 75 FLUSH MOUNT p 43 12 For mounting the transceiver a panel HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 50 External microphone type controller Provides optional intercom operation 6 m microphone cable and mounting base included HM 137 SMART SPEAKER MICROPHONE 7 Same as supplied 999 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m microphone extension cable for optional HM 134 Up to 2 OPC 999 can be connected 18 m maximum All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 47 13 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE OPTIONAL Panel description The optional HM 134 remotely controls the 1 601 and vides an optional intercom function
34. Set up menu is entered p 29 Time appears when no GPS receiver is con nected and no time data is input manually CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed 11 om 2 flashes when the battery voltage drops to approx 10 V DC or below CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number A appears when a simplex channel is selected 9 appears when 8 is pushed CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 8 1 appears when the call channel is selected CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR 9 Indicates whether an International U S A channel is selected depends on version DUPLEX INDICATOR p 9 Appears when a duplex channel is selected Duplex channel has a different transmit frequency and receiving frequency POWER INDICATOR p 10 appears when high power is selected appears when low power is selected PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Microphone HM 137 PTT SWITCH PTT 10 Push and hold to transmit release to receive CHANNEL UP DOWN SWITCHES p 10 Push either switch to change the operating channel set mode contents etc CHANNEL 16 CALL CHANNEL SWITCH 16 C Push to select Channel 16 push for 1 sec to Channel 9 8 While pushing 16 C turn power ON to toggle the lock function ON or OFF p 35 7 8 Channel selection C
35. TT and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone TALK or LISTEN appears on the caller or listener function dis play respectively To adjust the hailer level rotate CHANNEL OTHER FUNCTIONS 3 After releasing PTT you can hear the response through the speaker 4 return to normal operation push CLR or repeat step D in the hailer mode the transceiver functions trans mit and receive are interrupted If the transceiver is in transmit condition the hailer function is not available When a DSC call is received the hailer function is inter rupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode The transceiver s display indicates Receiving DSC calls p 27 TLL 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Automatic foghorn The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF Four patterns are available for varying conditions The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker To use this func tion the hailer speaker 25 W or more 4Q must be con nected to the transceiver See p 41 for connection details TYPE PATTERN USAGE 56 1 One 5 second blasts every 120 pis UNDERWAY Motor vessel underway and making way seconds 120s 55 1 Two 5 second blasts separated Motor vessel underway but stopped STOP by 2 seconds every 120 seconds making way 25 1205 Sailing vessel underway fishing ve
36. activate the monitor function flashes and audio is emitted key except A W cancels the monitor function Call channel programming While pushing and holding H L push DIAL several times to select the desired channel group USA or INT to be programmed depends on transceiver s version Push and hold 16 for 1 sec to select the call channel of the se lected channel group CALL and call channel number ap pear 3 Push and hold 16 C again for 3 sec until long beep changes to 2 short beeps to enter call channel programming condition Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flashes Push AT W to select the desired channel Push 16 to program the dis played channel as the call channel The call channel number and channel group stop flashing wr CALL HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 Starting a scan D While pushing and holding H L push DIAL once or twice to select the channel group USA or INT if desired 2 Push SCAN TAG to start priority or normal scan SCAN appears during normal scan The priority channel readout indicates 16 and and SCAN indicators appear during priority scan When a signal is received scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to set mode set ting Channel 16
37. annel Ch 70 is automatically selected and the distress call is transmitted Input the nature of distress call if possible see p 23 Setting the distress information When no GPS is connected input your position and UTC time if possible Distress Call Push for 3 sec After transmitting the distress call the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Ch 70 e The distress call is automatically transmitted every 3 5 to 4 5 minutes Distress Call lete How for ACK ELR Cancel ACK After 5 sec the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automat ically 251 INT TAG Wait ACK MEE ACK CALLING DSC OPERATION 6 5 When receiving the acknowledgment reply using the mi Transmitting DSC calls crophone 251 Transmitting Individual call ra The individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig nal to a specific ship only D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Rotate CHANNEL to select CHLLIHG push ENT D5C Menu f Select item w A distress alert contains detault 164031 Call Nature of distress Undesignated distress Group Call Position data GPS or manual input position data held for All Ships Call 23 5 hrs Received Calls The distress call is repeated every 3 5 4 5 min until re Distress Setting ceiving an acknowledgement Set uP Push DISTR
38. ble level In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height then the transmitter should neither be continuously op erated for long periods if any person is within 5 meters of the antenna nor operated at all if any person is touching the an tenna INSTALLATION NOTES In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods actual recommendation lim its are specified as an average of 6 minutes Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time Some radio li censes will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1 2 minutes etc Similarly some types of transmitter SSB CW AM etc have a lower average output power and the perceived risk is even lower 134 TEMPLATE 134 TEMPLATE We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC M601 Type designation Version where applicable This compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i _ EN 301 025 2 V1 1 1 2000 08 ii 301 025 3 V1 1 1 2001 05
39. e VHF antenna with a PL 259 connector Y CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam 2 age the transceiver HAILER FOGHORN CONNECTOR Connects to a hailer speaker 25 W or 40 AONE Wine EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACKS Connects to optional HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICRO PHONE 2 CAUTION NEVER connect other microphones such Z4 as the HM 137 may cause damage to the transceiver HAIL SS CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 GPS RECEIVER EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects to a GPS receiver for position and time indi cations NMEAO0183 ver 2 0 sentence formatters GGA GNS GLL compatible GPS receiver is required Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers ICF NMEA OUT NMEAOUT NC Aud X A NMEAIN 9 NMEAIN CLONE GND SP Connects to a PC or navigation equipment NMEA0183 ver 3 01 sentence formatters DSC DSE compatible for plotting received other ships position data Connects to an external speaker DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 13 8 V DC power source 4 CAUTION After connecting the DC power cable cover 2 the connectors with a rubber vulcanising tape as shown 77 below to prevent water seeping into the transceiver NS Rubber vulcanizing tape oe 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting the transceiver Using the s
40. e set to low power only While pushing and holding this switch other switches perform secondary functions Toggles the all key lock function ON or OFF when pushed and held while turning power ON p 54 8 flashes while the all key lock function is in use Only PWR and PTT function when the all key lock function is in use SCAN SWITCH SCAN TAG pgs 15 57 Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag chan nels are programmed Push and hold SCAN TAG for 1 sec to set the dis played channel as a tag scanned channel While pushing and holding H L push and hold for 3 sec to clear all tag channels 13 134 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connect the external speaker an 8 load The internal speaker can be deactivated via the Set mode program ming p 39 The speaker output employs a BTL Balanced Trans Less circuit NEVER connect the speaker cable to ground or chassis Use a floating setup CAUTION After connecting the external speaker jack cover the jack with water resistant tape as shown below to avoid water seeping into the microphone Binding the mic cable and external speaker jack connec tion mold with water resistant tape increases the water proofing of the connection mold External SP jack 0 Connection mold Function display WAIT 11 TAG CALL LOW Qum Ey Q
41. e to one long beep 2 Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast station Channel 16 is automatically selected 3 Push and hold PTT then transmit the appropriate information as at left TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY iii TABLE OF CONTENTS iv PRECAUTION 1 2 OPERATING RULES 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 7 W Panel description W Function display W Microphone HM 137 BASIC OPERATION W Channel selection E Receiving and transmitting Call channel programming W Channel comments DUALWATCH TRI WATCH W Description W Operation SCAN OPERATIONS Scan types W Setting tag channels W Starting a scan DSC OPERATION E MMSI code programming 16 E Position and time programming 16 W Position indication W Distress call B Transmitting DSC calls B Setting the distress information 23 B DSC individual ID B Receiving DSC calls E DSC set mode Received messages OTHER FUNCTIONS Hailer operation
42. elected channel during dualwatch tri watch push and hold PTT 4 Operation D Select the desired operating channel Push 68 then push 1 DUAL to start dualwatch or 2 TRI to start tri watch appears during dualwatch appears during tri watch A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 3 To cancel dualwatch or tri watch push CLR or repeat step 2 Example Operating tri watch on INT channel 25 29M INT DUP TRI 16 Tri watch starts 34 34 26H 12323 2361 UTC 18 18 TELEPHONE BUSY 254 CRLL Signal is received me f on call channel 34 34 26H 123 23 2561 BUSY 2r UTC 18 18 CALLING TRI Wg Signal received on MAN Channel 16 takes 123523 2361 priority UTC 18 18 TELEPHONE 251 Tri watch resumes TRI 16 after the signal 34 34 2B5N disappears 123 23 2551 UTC 18 18 TELEPHONE 13 5 SCAN OPERATIONS Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan Set the tag channels scanned channel before scanning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning such as those for digital communication use Refer to right page for details 22 Choose priority or normal scan in set mode 38 PRIORITY SCAN Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se q
43. ered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United states the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other coun tries C Versions of the IC M601 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal comply with the es sential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC CD this warning symbol indicates that this equip ment operates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct program ming of this radio to comply with national licensing requirements CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 Or transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70 USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 2 name of vessel 3 Your call sign or other indication of the vessel AND 9 digit DSC ID if you have one 4 SEOGATEDAT 2 08402 your position 5 The nature of the distress and assistance required 6 Any other information which might facilitate the rescue USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Ch 70 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1 While lifting up the switch cover push and hold DISTRESS for 5 sec until you hear 5 short beeps chang
44. es ends the call and makes the necessary log entries Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations 1 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Panel description VHF MARINE IC M601 Function display Speaker MIC mes WES 137 ONLY CAUTION NEVER connect other microphones here such as the optional HM 134 may cause damage to the transceiver TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH Toggles high or low power when pushed 10 Some channels are set to low power only While pushing this switch some switches perform sec ondary function VOLUME CONTROL VOL p 10 Adjusts the audio level SQUELCH CONTROL SQL p 10 Sets the squelch threshold level DIAL SWITCH DIAL p 9 we Exits from Channel 16 or call channel when pushed mo mentarily p 8 While pushing H L push to select one of 2 regular channels in sequence p 9 International and U S A channels are available for regular channels depends on version CHANNEL SELECTOR CHANNEL p 10 Rotate CHANNEL to select the operating channels set mode contents etc PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 CHANNEL 16 CALL CHANNEL SWITCH 16 C Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 8 Selec
45. exit the condition to the set up menu BSC Menu Addi Individual ID p i 8 419115 5 Push ENT to program and exit the condition to DSC set up menu 9 Deleting group ID D Push MENU to select the DSC menu Rotate CHANNEL to selec 7 push ENT 3 Rotate CHANNEL to select push ENT When no group ID is programmed the transceiver exits the con dition to the set up menu automatically D5C Menu Set uP Rad IHDU ID Add Grouwe ID DEL IMDU ID DEL Group ID Offset time MEI Check Rotate CHANNEL to select the desired ID name for deleting 8 Push ENT to delete the group ID and exit the condition DSC set up menu Receiving DSC calls 9 Receiving a distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes Push any switch to stop the alarm 5 appears in the display then Channel 16 is automatically selected Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may re quire assistance SCLRSExit CALLING 9 Receiving a distress acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress acknowledge ment to other ship is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes Push any switch to stop the alarm appears in the display then Channel 16 is automatically selected DSC OPERATION 6 zw INT ECLRSExit CALLING
46. ey element in the performance of any communication sys tem is an antenna Ask your dealer about antenna and the best places to mount them Fuse replacement One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning track down the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one c gm 2 Qty Microphone HM 137 1 2 DC power cable 1174 1 3 Microphone hanger 1 Mic hanger screws 16 2 5 Mounting bracket 1 a Cleaning Knob bolts for mounting 2 Mounting screws 5 20 4 If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a g Spring washers M5 4 soft dry cloth Flat washers M5 4 connectors 3 10 pin 1 2 AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or al Ec m man cohol as they may damage transceiver surfaces Connections Connects a marin
47. hannel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emer gency communications Channel 16 is monitored during both dualwatch and tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 Push 16 momentarily to select Channel 16 w Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16 or rotate CHANNEL to select operating chan nel BASIC OPERATION BUSY 29M 1 Push 2434 123 23 256 UTC 18 1 CALLING 9 Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use call channel The call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be programmed p 11 and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel of the se lected channel group call channel number appear Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting the call channel or rotate CHANNEL to select an operating channel BUSY 203 INT CALL T 9U S A channels depends on version and International channels There are 58 U S A channels in addition to 57 International channels These channel groups may be specified for the op erating area D Push DIAL to select a regular channel 2 Wh
48. ile pushing H L push DIAL to change the channel group if necessary U S A and International INT channels can be selected in se quence 3 Rotate CHANNEL to select a channel DLP appears for duplex channels A appears for simplex channels USA 21 28 U S A channels International channels BASIC OPERATION 3 9 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting Y CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam 2 age the transceiver Push POWER to turn power ON Set the audio and squelch levels Rotate SQL fully counterclockwise in advance we Rotate VOL to adjust the audio output level Rotate SQL clockwise until the noise disappears 3 To change the channel group push DIAL while pushing H L p 9 Rotate CHANNEL or push A W on the microphone to select the desired channel When receiving a signal from the speaker Further adjustment of VOL may be necessary at this point 5 Push H L to select the output power if necessary or appears when high or low power is selected re spectively Choose low power to reduce an intermodulation for other sta tions choose high power for longer distance communications e Some channels are for low power only appears and audio is emitted 6 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission 0 Relea
49. is still monitored during priority scan Push A W to check the scanning tag channels to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually To stop the scan push SCAN TAG SCAN disappears Pushing PTT 16 C or DIAL also stops the scan 13 134 REMOTE CONTROL Setting tag channels D While pushing and holding H L push DIAL once or twice to select the channel group USA and INT if desired depends on transceiver s version 2 Push to select the desired channel to set as a tag channel 3 Push and hold SCAN TAG for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a tag channel trAG appears To cancel the tag channel setting push and hold SCAN TAG for 1 sec disappears Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing and holding H L push SCAN TAG for sec to clearing all tag channels until long beep changes to 2 short beeps Dualwatch Tri watch operation D Push AT W to select the desired channel While pushing and holding H L push DIAL once or twice to select the channel group USA INT if desired depends on transceiver s version Push DUAL to start dualwatch or tri watch DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch Beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call chan
50. lect the desired channel group if desired 2 Set tag channels as described at left Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan Push then pun 4 SCN to start priority or normal scan So i appears in the function display When a signal is detected scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to set mode set ting Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan Rotate CHANNEL to check the scanning tag channels to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually 167 blinks and beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 during priority scan 5 To stop the scan push CLR or repeat step 4 Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts When a signal is received BUSY 251 INT 15 6 DSC OPERATION E MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity DSC self ID code can be programmed at power ON 22 This code programming can be performed only once D Turn power OFF 2 While pushing MENU turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition 3 After the display appears release MENU 4 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 5 Rotate CHANNEL to select Rotate CHANNEL to select Menu Mel Check push ENT push ENT amp CLR3Exit 7 Edit the specific MMSI code directly with the keypad
51. nel 3 To cancel dualwatch tri watch push DUAL IC again Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the condition of the transceiver s functions and the microphone s own functions Transceiver s functions scan type normal or priority scan resume timer dual watch tri watch of COMMANDMIC transceiver s beep tone internal speaker transceiver LCD contrast transceiver and foghorn frequency Microphone s own functions beep tone function microphone and LCD contrast micro phone In this section instructions are for the microphone s own func tions only Refer to pgs 37 39 for the setting of the other functions Some functions may not be selectable from the mi crophone Entering set mode D Turn power OFF 2 While pushing and holding 16 C turn power ON After beep emission a set mode item in the channel comment indicator and condition in the channel number readout is dis played 3 Push 16 C to select the desired item if necessary Push AT W to select the desired condition of the item 8 Turn power OFF then ON to exit set mode HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 Beep tone Push A to turn ON to turn OFF the beep output ry f Push IFEF JEEP LCD contrast LCD CONTRAST Push AT W to adjust to a suitable LCD contrast 1 J Push r 1 I LL Internal speaker INT SPEAKER
52. on ZZ compass Qs Using the attached template carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel or wherever you plan to mount the trans ceiver Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below 5 Tighten the end bolts on the clamps rotate clockwise so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in strument control panel Tighten the locking nuts rotate counterclockwise so that the IC M601 is securely mounted in position as below 7 Connect the antenna and control cable then return the in strument control panel to its original place 3 Attach the 2 supplied bolts M5 x 8 mm on either side of the IC M601 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE B Dimensions 110 0 Unit mm TROUBLESHOOTING 10 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF No power comes ON Bad connection to the power supply eCheck the connection to the transceiver p 41 No sound comes from Squelch level is too deep e Set squelch to the threshold point p 10 the speaker Volume level is too low e Set VOL to a suitable level p 10 e Speaker has been exposed to water e Drain water from the speaker Internal speaker is turned OFF the internal speaker ON in set mode p 39 Transmitting is impossi Some channels are for low power or re Change channels ble or high power can ceive only 8 46
53. s keys and switches to prevent accidental changes and function access from the mi crophone All keys switches and controllers on the transceiver are functional Activating the lock function While pushing and holding H L push SQL MONIeL to turn the lock function ON and lt gt OFF LN 1 appears I MM Ony PWR PTT H L LITI SQL MONIeL VOL AT V and SQL AT W are func tional Appears when the lock function is in use Activating the all key lock function While pushing and holding H L turn the power ON by pushing PWR to turn the all L key lock function ON and OFF PS tl flashes Only PWR and PTT are func tional Flashes when the all lock function is in use B Display backlighting The function display and switches can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions And the backlighting con dition can be adjusted independently from the transceiver D Push and hold VOL DIM for 1 sec to enter backlight ad justing mode with number of backlight level appears in the channel com ment indicator Push AT W to adjust the backlight level The backlight level is adjustable between 0 lights OFF and 7 brightest B Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute of the microphone only An independent noise squelch system is employed Push and hold SQL MONIeL for 1 sec to
54. se PTT to receive 2 IMPORTANT maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold 2 the microphone 2 5 to 5 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level MQ E Call channel programming The call channel is used to select Channel 9 however you can program your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall D While pushing H L push DIAL once or twice to select the desired channel group U S A and International to be programmed depends on version 2 Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel of the se lected channel group i i and call channel number appear 3 Push 16 C again for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps to enter call BUSY 25U INT CALL channel programming con TAG dition Channel number starts blink 3424 286H 09 125 23 23617 UTC 18 18 Rotate CHANNEL to se lect the desired channel 294 INT GALL 5 Push 16 to program the DUP displayed channel the TABL 3 L call channel DIAL to cancel phot agen m s The channel number stops UTC 18 18 NTL blinking BASIC OPERATION 3 Channel comments Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters each Capital letters small letters numerals some symbols and space can be used
55. sired characters have been selected then push 16 C to return to normal operation condition e Available characters space f o9 9 19 Uu 49 AG gt A VY 2 I I Ss 223 x 2 Y L A na H EA ap D gt al e 2 pis I 2 C3 12 Intercom beep function Push and hold DUAL IC for more than 1 sec e Emits intercom beep while holding Geto im fev FEF 7 Ol Nw Pe ie Efe Se T0 fo p m ffm Yoo 0 t OORD Of pl 0 FOE 0 0 YM 7 2 134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 1 4 HM 134 supplied accessories Accessories included with the 134 Qty D Connection cable 1000 6 1 2 Mounting base 1 3 Microphone hanger 1 4 Screws x 16 tapping 5 B installation The optional HM 134 can be connected to the transceiver di rectly as well as via the supplied connection cable for longer distance remote operation The connector of the connection cable can be installed into a cabinet wall etc as a built in
56. ssel One gt second blast followed by 1 underway or anchored vessel not under two 1 second blasts each sepa i vi SAIL command a vessel restricted in her ability elem bye securus very 120 5 to maneuver underway at anchor seconds Les 120s a vessel towing or pushing another ahead One 5 second blast followed by TOW three 1 second blasts each sep arated by 2 seconds every 120 seconds 128 1205 7 72 for details on selecting the audio frequency 7 The audio frequency of the foghorn is selectable See p 39 D Push 6 then push 8 FOG to enter automatic foghorn mode Rotate CHANNEL to select the desired foghorn pattern push ENT UNDERWAY STOP SAIL TOW are available p 34 Even if ENT hasn t been pushed the display automatically changes to the next step after 5 sec of inactivity 251 IHT TAG PUNDERUAY COMMERCIAL Rotate CHANNEL to adjust the foghorn level push ENT The foghorn level is adjustable in 7 steps Even if ENT hasn t been pushed the display automatically changes to the next step after 5 sec of inactivity 291 INT TAG gum ZENTSOK gt COMMERCIAL OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 INT THG E u CORMERC IBL 4 To return to normal operation repeat step D When a DSC call is received the automatic foghorn func tion is in
57. terrupted with an automatic return to the trans ceiver mode The transceiver s display indicates Receiving DSC calls p 27 SN Microphone lock function The microphone lock function electrically locks the A V and 16 C switches on the supplied microphone This pre vents accidental channel changes and accidental function ac cess While pushing 16 C on the HM 137 turn power ON to tog gle the lock function ON or OFF 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS Intercom operation The optional intercom function allows you to talk with a dis tance place such as the deck from the cabin The optional HM 134 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE is required for in tercom operation Connect an optional HM 134 as described on p 61 Transmitting is impossible during intercom operation The received signal is muted during intercom operation D Push 8 then push 9 Ic to enter intercom mode The HM 134 power is automatically turned ON even if the power is OFF C INTERCOM IL 1 601 134 Push and hold 9 IC again to call up The transceiver and microphone emit call beeps Push and hold PTT and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone TALK or LISTEN appears on the caller or listener function dis play respectively To adjust the IC M601 s speaker output level rotate VOL adjust the HM 134 s speaker output level push AT W after pushing VOL
58. tion Push CLR to abandon the setting and exit the condition to the DSC menu 5 Menu Ig ut UTC time 2814 i Hull 11 Data SCLER Exit 4 EHT3OK 6 Edit the digit of the current UTC time directly with the key pad Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the time Push ENT to set the time Push CLR to abandon the setting and exit the condition DSC OPERATION 6 Position indication When a GPS receiver 0183 ver 2 0 is connected the transceiver displays the current position and time When no GPS receiver is connected the transceiver displays the man ually entered position and time A GPS receiver appropriate for the IC M601 is not supplied from Icom A GPS receiver with 0183 ver 2 0 format is required for position indication Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers 29M TAG 34738 GAH fo eo WTC 19 18 CALLING 6 DSC OPERATION B Distress call A distress call should be transmitted if in the opinion of the Master the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme diate assistance NS 2 NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN 2 YOUR SHIP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY 2 DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN Z IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED QQ D Confirm no distress call is being received While lifting up the switch cover push DISTRESS for 5 sec to transmit the distress call An emergency ch
59. ts 5 Push ENT to program and exit the condition to the set up menu DSC OPERATION 6 Deleting address ID Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Rotate CHANNEL to select Set 3 Rotate CHANNEL to select ENT When no address ID is programmed the transceiver exits the condition to the set up menu automatically DSC Menu Set uP Add IND ID Addi Grour ID DEL IHD ID DEL Grouf ID Offset time MMEI Check 5 push ENT L5 push Rotate CHANNEL to select the desired ID name for delet ing D5St Menu 1 Select Turtle John Margaret Ricky SCLR3Exit 5 Push ENT to delete the address ID and exit the condition 6 DSC OPERATION Programming Group ID Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Rotate CHANNEL to select zi uf push ENT D5C Menu Select item Grouf Call All Shifs Call Received Calls Distress Setting Set uF Exit 3 Rotate CHANNEL to select ENT TE push DSC Menu Set uP Add IHDU ID Addi GrouF ID DEL ID DEL Growe ID Offset time MMBI Check 4 Set the group ID and ID name Edit the 8 digits of the group ID directly with the keypad Push the appopriate keypad several times to edit the character Rotate CHANNEL to move the cursor backward or forward Push CE to clear the ID and name Push CLR to cancel and
60. ts call channel when pushed for 1 sec 8 iL appears when call channel is selected Push for 3 sec to enter call channel programming con dition when call channel is selected p 11 While pushing H L enters channel comment program ming condition p 11 While turning power ON enters set mode when pushed and held p 37 POWER SWITCH POWER Push to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF Q CLEAR SWITCH CLR Push to cancel the entered function DISTRESS SWITCH DISTRESS p 18 Transmits distress call when pushed for 5 sec FUNCTION SWITCH 69 After pushing activates the secondary functions F appears when a secondary function can be accessed DSC MENU SWITCH MENU p 16 Toggles the DSC menu ON or OFF when pushed 3 gt 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION KEYPAD Inputs numeral for channel number input etc Inputs numeral and alphabet some symbol for channel comment input After pushing 8 turns the secondary function ON or OFF 3 DIM is necessary to rotate CHANNEL after pushing Most of secondary function except 5 TAG 8 FOG can be cleared or cancelled when push CLR i f EN AIDUAL 2 TRI 5 23 M 40 MED 10 N ASCN 5HTAG 6 co f C r s TAL 8roc 9 Ic EE
61. uence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is de tected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disap pears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal dis appears NORMAL SCAN Normal scan like priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence However unlike priority scan Chan nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag channel Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels Chan nels set as non tag channels will be skipped during scanning Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group U S A and International independently D While pushing H L push DIAL once or twice to select the desired channel group if desired depends on version 2 Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel 3 Push 89 then push 5 TAG to set the displayed channel as a tag channel appears in the display 2 To cancel the tag channel setting repeat step 3 disappears Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing H L push 5 TAG for 3 sec to clear all tag channels in the channel group SCAN OPERATION 5 Starting a scan Set scan type priority or normal scan and scan resume timer in advance using set mode p 38 D While pushing H L push DIAL once or twice to se
62. upplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or onboard mounting Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws M5 x 20 to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg e Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90 to your line of sight when operating it Z CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass WB Qv GY NOTE e Check the installation angle the function display may not be easy to read at some angles When mounting the transceiver on the place that is prone to strong vibration use the supplied sponges between the transceiver and mounting bracket for reducing the effect of the vibration OVERHEAD MOUNTING Sponges to reduce Tm eo vibration effects These screws are shown as mounting example only Not supplied with accsesories MOUNTING ON THE BOARD CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 Using the optional 75 An optional MB 75 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting Attach the clamps on either side of the IC M601 the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the IC M601 s body 7 CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at 2 least 1 meter away from your vessel s magnetic navigati
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